How much does it cost?Local-recommended traders to find out how much standard jobs should cost and how quickly they should be completed. Armed with this information, you’ll feel confident about hiring traders and be better equipped to spot when things aren't right. More information about this feature We surveyed recommended carpenters and joiners to find out how much you should spend on 11 common jobs and how long they should take to complete.Local-recommended carpenters and joiners to complete a survey about the price and completion time for 11 standard carpentry and joinery jobs. Armed with this information, you'll know what questions to ask, roughly what price you can expect to pay and how long jobs should take when hiring a carpenter and joiner.Carpentry and joinery prices and completion timesAll of our prices include labour and materials but exclude VAT.JobDetailsTypical price quotedPrice rangeTypical time to complete jobSurvey conducted in July 2012.Build a garden shedBuild an 8m x 6m shiplap shed (with preassembled panels).

Assuming that customer is providing own shed and concrete base is in place.n/a£96-£1001 dayBuild a garden fenceTo construct a garden fence with 10 6m x 5m panels including posts and capping. Price includes labour plus all materials.£850£665-£1,1131–2 daysMake a wooden sash window frameMake timber replacement frame (double glazed) for a sash window measuring 1.2m x 1.8m. Includes labour and materials, excludes glass.n/a£370-£7701–2 daysConstruct a built-in wardrobe (double size) Build one double sized built-in wardrobe with: two doors; aluminium bifold door suppliersone shoe shelf running the length of the wardrobe.£550£395-£7752-3 daysBuild book shelves in loungeBuild eight MDF shelves in alcove between chimney breast and side wall. garage door threshold not level

n/a£180-£3821–1.5 daysHang new doors – two-bed terraced houseHang eight new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors.£310£240-£4801–2 daysHang new doors – three-bed semi-detached houseHang 10 new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors.£400£300-£6002–3 daysHang new doors – four-bed detached houseHang 12 new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors.£465£360-£7202-4 daysLay oak flooringLay solid oak flooring in a hallway 1.5m x 3m. custom front doors cincinnatiAssume floor is flat and prepared. garage doors hamilton ontCustomer to supply flooring.£170£123-£2311 dayBoard loft in a standard three-bed semi-£476£313-£5571–2 daysSupply and fit skirting board in one roomSupply and fit skirting board. lambo door kit 2010 camaro

Approx 120mm high and 15mm thick in a room 14'10”.£200£163-£2730.5-1 dayTrader tips: carpentry and joineryIn addition to the pricing and completion time information, the recommended carpenters and joiners who participated in our survey also shared some helpful advice. Job: build a garden shedThe job completion time could be reduced if two men were on the job or if the customer was willing to assist. Job: Hang new doors If your house is old, this job might take longer as frames may have subsided or moved.front doors for sale in wigan Don’t forget about hinges, locks and door handles ('door furniture'). cheapest folding patio doorsYou might be able to re-use old door furniture but, if not, remember to add this to the price. Fitting door furniture may increase the time taken.

It will make life easier for the trader (and cheaper for you) if the loft is empty before they start. If traders have to clear the loft first this will take longer. And time is money! Chat to your trader about insulation. While they're up there, it makes sense to put insulation under the boards (if needed). Combining jobs is cheaper in the long run. If you don’t have a loft ladder already, think about getting one installed at the same time. A few traders told us that their price included installing a loft ladder. Others will charge extra. In July 2012, we sent a survey to all Which? Local traders in the Carpenters and joiners category with a rating of three stars or more and an email address. 22 carpentry and joinery professionals responded to the survey. Using their experience and expertise, they answered questions about the cost of popular carpentry and joinery jobs, and how long they should take to complete. Read more about the methodology How much does it cost?, Issue 14 - Boilers and heating: how much should you pay?

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